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Debra Linder Harrison, age 59, passed away in Mobile on March 9, 2013 after a long, hard fought, battle with cancer. A celebration of Debbie's life will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 12:00 noon, March 13, 2013. Visitation with family and friends will be held at 11:00am prior to the service.
Debbie was born on December 25, 1953 in Louisville KY and moved to Mobile with her family during childhood. She graduated from Shaw High School in 1971 and obtained a degree in Finance from the University of South Alabama. She also graduated from the Banking School of the South at Louisiana State University.
Debbie began her 40 year banking career working part-time in the Proof and Transit Department at the First National Bank of Mobile while attending college. After graduation, she started in Credit Analysis. Debbie was promoted to a Commercial Loan
Officer, and after First National merged with AmSouth Bank, she continued to assume more responsibility. Debbie's dedication and hard work helped to break the glass ceiling for women in banking. Debbie joined Whitney National Bank in 1995, and as a member of the bank's management team, she was instrumental in growing the Whitney's presence in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. During her tenure with Whitney, Debbie served in several roles, including Commercial Banking Manager, Head of Credit Administration, and as Consumer Banking Manager. Throughout her career, Debbie was greatly respected and admired by her customers and coworkers alike. She distinguished herself
with integrity, a strong work ethic and a very steady demeanor. Debbie was fair minded, intuitive and everyone who worked with Debbie appreciated her warm and generous heart. She finished her career as Executive Vice President of Credit Administration at Whitney National Bank.
Debbie was very active in the Mobile community, having been on the Board of Directors of the McGill-Toolen Booster Club, participating with Big Brothers / Big Sisters and the March of Dimes and becoming a graduate of Leadership Mobile. Debbie was also an avid University of Alabama supporter. Debbie was a long time member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Grayson Linder and Tharon Flora Linder. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, William Norville Harrison; two sons, Thomas Norville Harrison (Melissa) of Mobile and William Peyton Harrison of Tuscaloosa; one sister, Susan Linder Knight (Tim), of Daphne, thirteen nieces and nephews, other relatives and many very devoted friends. Debbie was an awesome wife, mother, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, Corpus Christi Catholic Church Building Fund, or St. Francis Catholic Church on campus at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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March 21, 2013
Dave & Jo Anne Carey
Norvile,
Just learned of Debbie's passing. We're so sorry. May the Lord's grace and peace be with you and your family
March 16, 2013
Norville and All the Harrison Family,
Debra was one of the most kind, generous, and sincere individual that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life.
She was a blessing to everyone that she she came in contact with during her lifetime.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Stephen Wilkins
March 15, 2013
Libbie & Harry Reubush
Oh Norville and family,
Oour hearts go out to you, all of you. Our prayers for your strength to go on from here are lifted up each day. God be with you,
Libbie and Harry Reubush
March 15, 2013
DONNA ARATA
Louie & I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you & your family in our thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2013
Norville, we are so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. You and your sons will be in our prayers.
Bob and Gracie Overmeyer
March 14, 2013
Mary Anna Hatch
I am so sorry I didn't know about Debbie. I would have been there to help before now. I always remember her being so happy-always smiling! Focus on that! Much love...
March 13, 2013
Gary Carley
Norville and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Debbie. She was a great lady and one of my all time favorite people. We will be praying for all of you. Gary and Leslie Carley
March 13, 2013
I spent many an hour practicing yoga with Debra both at Davidson and Phoeniz Fitness. Loved her "Yoga" car tag. Prayed for her these last years. Betty McArthur
March 13, 2013
Kathy Neno
Norville, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. You will be in my prayers.
March 13, 2013
Nell Blocker
I work at Dr.Ernest Burch's office and loved Debra very much . She will be very missed by me.
March 13, 2013
We are so very sorry Norville, Thomas and Peyton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Doni, Daniela, Cortney and Morgan Batchelor
March 13, 2013
JOE & JANE VERNEUILLE
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
March 13, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with all of
you.Linda Crabtree
March 12, 2013
Judy Brasell Alexander
I worked with Debbie many years ago at First National and she was always a delight to be around, so very kind and thoughtful. My prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
March 12, 2013
Dollee Cooper
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Debbie because of my relationship with Jay many years ago. She was always so helpful whenever we needed banking assistance. She had such a sweet spirit and I know that she will be missed. Your family is in my prayers.
March 12, 2013
David Poe
Bill, Thomas and Peyton, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
March 12, 2013
Brenda Nelson
Condolences to Norville, Thomas and Peyton. Debbie was a very special person and a Mentor to me in my banking career . My prayers are with your family .
March 12, 2013
Austill Crabtree Jr & Kathy Michael
Norville, Thomas and Peyton,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We were blessed to have known Debbie. She will be missed by all.
March 12, 2013
The entire Francis Family sends our sincerest sympathy to Norville, Peyton, Thomas and Melissa. We will forever cherish all the wonderful memories we shared with your entire family. We are so sorry for your immense loss.
Love, Paul and Beth; Meg, Jonathan and Isabella; Jon, Emily and Lilly Grace; Colleen, Matt and Brennan; and of course Mike and Kelly
March 12, 2013
Norville Our prayers and sympathy are with you,Thomas and Peyton.Larry,Brenda, and Cullen Wacker
March 12, 2013
Stephanie & Earl McKinnell
Norville, Thomas and Peyton,
We are praying for peace for all of you. Debbie was a wonderful and sweet lady. It was truly a pleasure to have known her.
March 12, 2013
Norville, We were so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. The love and devotion you two shared for one another is timeless. May the many memories of Debbie comfort you during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers always.
Clower Electric Supply Co.
March 12, 2013
Anita & Chubby Knapp
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norville and his sons.
March 12, 2013
Scott & Kristin Anderton
Norville, Thomas and Peyton,
The memories that we have will never fade. Our family is praying for you and hoping for peace to surround you.
March 12, 2013
Pat Hilliard
Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss, Debbie will be missed by all who knew her.
March 12, 2013
Mary Ortego
Norville,
I'm so sorry to hear about Debbie. Heaven just received another angel. Praying for you and your boys.
March 12, 2013
Denny & Paula Medicus
Norville and Sons. We sincerely pray that the celebration of Debbie's life will not be diminished by her passing. Like all Wonderful Wives, she lives on through her husband and sons.
March 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your boys. Debbie was a beautiful woman inside and out. We feel blessed to have known her through the years.
March 11, 2013
Randall Gilmore
Sorry to hear of this. My prayers for the family .
March 11, 2013
Eric & Jeanette Sander
Jeanette and I offer our condolences to Norville, Thomas and Peyton on their loss of Debbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Debbie fought a brave fight. I can only take consolation in knowing her pain and suffering are over. I will always remember Debbie as a wonderful lady, a fun and loving mother, and a great business associate and mentor, but most of all I will remember her as my friend who I will greatly miss. I will cherish the fond memories of, and be thankful for, the past eighteen years that I was fortunate to have known her.
May peace be with you all as Debbie's soul rises to heaven on a Crimson Tide to rest in peace with God.
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